We started getting the Entertainment Book a few years ago. We have saved way more money than the price we paid for the book.
A lot of times if we aren't sure where to go for dinner, we just flip through the book and almost always find a B1G1 FREE entree coupon in there.
I also like their online coupons. When you get your book, register it online (at no cost) and get even more coupons. You can print additional restaurant and entertainment coupons.
Right now, you can get really great deals on the Entertainment Book. If you order the new 2010 book you get FREE Shipping.
The books usually cost around $25-$35.
If you aren't sure if you would really use it, click here, put in your zip code and see what coupons are in the book.
If you are a member of a cash back site like Big Crumbs, Mr. Rebates, CashBaq and Ebates
you can save even more by going to the cash back site first. If you are unfamiliar with cash back shopping, click here for more info.
For example, on Ebates new members get $5 on top of the percentage you save. At Entertainment you get $6 cash back plus the $5 (new member).
According to the Papa John's Facebook page, if you bring your Camaro by Papa John's tomorrow (8/26) you can get a FREE Pizza! Papa John's is giving a FREE large, one-topping pizza to Camaro owners nationwide, carryout only. To redeem, Camaro owners must arrive at their Papa John’s to order and pick up their pizza in their Camaro. Limit one pizza and one visit per Camaro.
You may want to call ahead just to make sure your Papa John's is participating.
All passes to the ACL Festival 2009 are officially sold out. If you still want to go you can get reasonably priced Austin City Limits passes from TicketCity. Support this local ticket company and save money on your ACL passes. Go here to see which passes they have available.
I have 2 small boys and a picky eater husband. I’m always trying to find creative and healthy ways to feed my family. I love salads, but I was looking ways to make them more interesting and exciting.
Luckily, Jennifer Chandler sent me a copy of her new book, Simply Salads.The salad cookbook contains “more than 100 delicious, creative recipes made from prepackaged greens and a few easy-to-find ingredients.”
At first glance, I was in love.Even the cover makes you crave a salad.Each salad recipe includes a mouth-watering picture of the salad as well as an additional dressing or marinade recipe to go with it.
The book is nicely organized. At the beginning Jennifer encourages readers to experiment and says, "The beauty of composing a salad is that there really are no rules." She includes a little Salad 101 with tips on selecting blends, washing, and storing. A suggested list of basic utensils, pantry, and refrigerated items helps you whip up a salad in no time.
These salads really are easy to make.Many of the items I already had in the house.This is a great book for health conscious families short on time. If you are looking for fast, healthy meals check out this book.
I have tried two of the salads so far. I made the Thai Beef Salad and the Spinach Salad.The Thai Beef salad truly tasted like something you would get at a Thai restaurant.The recipe calls for fish sauce, something my husband would normally never touch..My husband ate this up.The flank steak was super juicy thanks to the included marinade recipe.The Spinach Salad, I made for myself for lunch one day.I was able to quickly whip it together while trying to feed my 2 small kids as well.This was also a very flavorful salad.I would definitely make both again.
I’m looking forward to trying more of the recipes in here.There is enough variety to please even picky eaters and meat-eaters.There are various salads with seafood, poultry, grains, rice, pasta, fruit, and more. You could mix and match the 100+ salads and dressings for even more salad possibilities.
Here are some sample recipes you can find in the book…
Watermelon and Arugula Salad
Makes 6 appetizer or side salads
Juicy, refreshing watermelon tossed with spicy arugula greens is the prefect summer-time backyard barbecue treat.
For the vinaigrette:
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
For the salad:
1 small watermelon, seeded, rind removed, and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 package (5 ounces) Baby Arugula salad blend
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
For the vinaigrette:
In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice and red wine vinegar.Slowly add the oil in a steady stream, whisking to emulsify.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the salad:
In a large salad bowl toss the salad blend, watermelon, feta cheese, and pine nuts. Add the vinaigrette to taste and gently toss.
Tip: Add fresh mint leaves for an interesting zing to this refreshing salad.
Chinese Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
Makes 4 dinner salads
Peanut butter lovers beware.The dressing in this colorful and tasty salad is addictive.
For the Peanut Dressing:
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh peeled ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup canola oil
A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
For the salad:
1/2 cup Peanut Dressing
1/2 cup fresh snow peas
1 bag (5 ounces) Spring Mix salad blend
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 carrots, peeled and shredded on the large holes of a traditional grater
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
2 limes, quartered, for garnish
For the Peanut Dressing:
In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, peanut butter, ginger, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, canola oil, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the salad:
Bring salted water to a boil in a medium pot. Add snow peas and cook until vibrant green and crisp tender, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Drain the peas and immerse in an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain again and place in a large salad bowl.
Add the salad blend, chicken, carrots, scallions, cilantro, and peanuts and toss. Add the dressing to taste and gently toss to coat.
Garnish with lime wedges.Serve immediately.
Tips: To save time, pick up a roasted rotisserie chicken at your local grocery for this recipe. The meat will be fresh, juicy, and flavorful.
If you use natural peanut butter, you may need to add a little sugar to sweeten the flavor.
Do you own this book? Which are some of your favorite salads?
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And, since I loved this book so much Jennifer and I are going to offer a GIVEAWAY.One lucky winner will get a free Simply Salads Cookbook.
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Contest ends Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:59am CT.
The winner will be chosen at random on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to email before another winner will be chosen.
Before we leave the house to go out to eat, I always do a search for coupons. I spend a lot of time searching. I would say, the majority of the time I'm able to find something. Sometimes it's just a few $ off, other times I can find coupons for free meals.
I decided to compile a list of the Austin, Tx restaurant coupons that I'm able to find. I'll try to keep these up to date. If you know of any more please let me know and I'll add them.
Most of these coupons are printable coupons that you must actually print out and bring with you. In some cases, restaurants will let you show them the coupon from your phone (if you have an iPhone or similar). Call ahead to make sure.
A quick note about Restaurant.com, if you are not familiar with them. Restaurant.com offers gift certificates to local restaurants for very cheap. Normally $25 gift certificates cost $10. If you join their email, they'll send you coupon codes to use and then you can get up to 80% off the cost. If you buy at the right time, you can get $25 gift cards for $2! Just be sure to read the restrictions. Sometimes you can only use them on certain days or there are minimums you must spend. We use Restaurant.com quite a lot and I've been very happy with it. Go here to see the current Restaurant.com coupons I have posted on Cha Ching Queen.
And, if you want to save even more at Restaurant.com (or other online stores)
First, click on CashBaq to get cash back (25%).If you are unfamiliar with cash back shopping, click here for more info.
Find Restaurant.com on the site and click on their link to get to the page.
Refer your friends to the cash back site and make even more when they buy things as well.
Want to go to a football game this season? Now's the chance to get a decent priced NFL ticket. If you go through Ticket City and use coupon code NFL10 you get 10% off your NFL football ticket! This offer is only good until tomorrow.
Click here to see what tickets are available for your favorite team.
My husband is a huge STEELERS FAN. I thought I would just check and see what Pittsburgh Steelers football tickets were available. Look at these prices! I can't believe you can get NFL tickets for only $59 each!
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